Let's cut the crap......I'm cold!
#22

The best thing I've found for long/all day sits in the cold are the ThermaCareback warmers designed for low back pain. I put it on over my UA layer once I'm settled into the stand and I'm toasty as long as it is. It keeps the kidneys warm and I think that is the key. The other thing you can use is one of the ThermaCare neck warmer for neck pain. Keeping your neck warm is also very important. Doing this will help cut down the layers and you'll be comfortable without all the shivering.
#24

Don't mean to pick on you Southern guys, but did you see the football game last night? Guys with NO shirts in -1 F weather for three hours? It is all mental. (And, yes, THEY are all mental, as well!)
#26

About a week ago, you may have noticed that the nation's low temperature was Alamosa, Colorado; at 32 below zero (no wind chill factored in). I was up there for a late season elk hunt that morning - and waiting in the dark for legal shooting hours. Dressed pretty much like you did - but had a Gore Tex hooded parka and Gore Tex bibs. Also was wearing the LaCrosse -100 arctic boots. There is still the hands/face frostbite issue, but generally I was warm. Used the Heat Factory stuff inside the gloves.
My buddy has a receptacle hitch hoist that we used to lift the elk into the back of his truck. My ungloved hands froze fast to the steel hoist. Lost some skin getting them free. [8D]
My buddy has a receptacle hitch hoist that we used to lift the elk into the back of his truck. My ungloved hands froze fast to the steel hoist. Lost some skin getting them free. [8D]
#27
Join Date: May 2005
Location: StL, MO
Posts: 745

ORIGINAL: Double Creek
In all seriousness......
This is what I want.....Forget the layers.... I want one bad arse outside shell that will keep me warm in 20 degree weather....Maybe one layer under it.....
Does it exist?
In all seriousness......
This is what I want.....Forget the layers.... I want one bad arse outside shell that will keep me warm in 20 degree weather....Maybe one layer under it.....
Does it exist?
#28

Under Armour has a parka that I took a serious look at this year, but funds would not allow for it. A real spendy piece, but I've had good luck with all UA products. http://www.underarmour.com/outdoor/ Armourstealth extreme cold parka.
#29


Rocky heated insoles
You're on the right track with layering, these are about all you could add that might help. One thing to remember about where you live is the humidity, 30 degrees in high humidity is just as miserable as a much lower temperature in drier conditions.
#30
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Posts: 11,471

This is what I want.....Forget the layers.... I want one bad arse outside shell that will keep me warm in 20 degree weather....Maybe one layer under it.....
Does it exist?
Does it exist?
30 degree weather I would recommend somelight weight pants a long sleeve shirt and take a fleece along with you in case it gets colder.
